Table 1.
Socioeconomic and Child Health Indicators for the Region of Loreto Compared With National Rates for Peru [9]
| Indicator | Regional (Loreto) | National (Peru) |
|---|---|---|
| Household characteristics | ||
| Electricity | 79.6% | 96.1% |
| Public network water source | 27.5% | 79.1% |
| Sanitation connected to public sewage system | 42.5% | 70.6% |
| Household crowdinga | 32.1% | 21.3% |
| Education | ||
| Women completing primary education or higher | 62.1% | 69.7% |
| Men completing primary education or higher | 65.2% | 74.0% |
| Child health and nutrition | ||
| Newborns with weight <2.5 kg | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Children with stunting | 23.6% | 11.5% |
aThree or more household members per room for sleeping.